How to Overcome a Gaming Addiction

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Discover how deep your addiction has become.

   You might find yourself playing a particular game most of the day or most of the week.
   
   You won't bother to find a job and you'll rely on your parents to give you money.
   
   You might be very anti-social and missing out on social outings etc.
   
   Is your addiction really an addiction? Monitor how long your gaming periods are, and how often you play it.
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   Step 2: Try cutting down on the amount of time you spend on your PC (XBOX

   Try going out with friends more often, try putting away your games in a safe place for a while.
   
   A common cause of addiction is knowing that the thing you're addicted to is within easy grasp. , Suggestions include: boxing, basketball, or baseball.
   
   Do anything to get your mind and body active. , Without motivation and encouragement, you could find yourself back on your PC or gaming console. , Give it to your parents, lend it to a friend.
   
   Or, if you're going on a long vacation, don't take it with you. ,, This is the average period that it takes to break a habit/addiction (or make one)., Your device will not be compelling, and if you do play it, limit yourself to 2 hours a day at most.
   
   Feel the power of self control!
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   Step 3: PS3 etc).

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   Step 4: Replace your gaming time-slots with physical sports.

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   Step 5: Get support from friends and family.

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   Step 6: Make your gaming device impossible to reach.

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   Step 7: Find something else to do

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   Step 8: such as scheduling activities with friends

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   Step 9: finding a job (temporary or permanent)

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    Step 10: playing sports.

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    Step 11: Wait at least 30 days before playing again.

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    Step 12: When you get your device back

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    Step 13: try your best not to play for a week while you have it.

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